The Night Bill Walton introduced the 1986 Celtics to the Grateful Dead

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Who knew Larry would become a fan of the Grateful Dead? Or that he bullied Mickey Hart on a one-on-one play around? Fascinating link on the 1986 Celtics....it appears everyone on the team with the exception of Danny Ainge (LOL, he's a Mormon) went to see the Dead in Worcester, Ma back in Fall, 86. Arguably, Bill Walton is the #1 Deadhead...but the "family" thing apparently stuck. And they won the title....

https://www.sportscasting.com/rock-and-roll-field-trip-grateful-dead-concert-bill-walton-larry-bird-boston-celtics-1986-nba-title/


On edit: I just realized that was 1/2 a lifetime ago _(so far).....LOL.

[AZSkiffyGeek]

1. I've seen Walton at a couple shows

I also love whenever there's is video or broadcast of a Dead (or Dead-related) show, they always find him in the audience.

[Clash City Rocker]

2. I attended a New Year's show many years ago

When Drums was going, Walton was up there banging on various percussion instruments. It didn’t look like he knew what he was doing, but still I thought that was pretty cool.

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3. Oddly, the Dead never asked Bill to tour as a percussionist.

Not sure he would have been considered for the "G" league of Dead Drummers.

[bahboo]

4. Man...been a Celtics fan since I became a sentient being...

Back in the early 60's. First time I've heard this story. Fantastic! Thx for posting...

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5. You live and you learn.

Btw, Celtics had a helluva game tonight. Seeing Tatum/Brown/Smart on the same page, especially in OT, was a taste of things to come!